FreeholdRCRDistrict 13 (Toa Payoh)

Apartment 8

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Dec 2017 (URA)
Quick Summary

Apartment 8 is a freehold apartment in District 13 (Toa Payoh) that obtained TOP in 1995, with 8 units across 1 block. Across 17 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.51M (S$1,513 psf, ~1,518 sqft). There are 2 units for sale from S$1.40M to S$1.66M.

1

What are the key facts about Apartment 8?

Key Takeaway

Apartment 8 is a freehold apartment in District 13 (Toa Payoh) that obtained TOP in 1995, with 8 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1995
Developer
OXLEY TOPAZ PTE LTD
Total units
8
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 13 (Toa Payoh)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$1,513 psf
Last transacted
Dec 2017
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Apartment 8?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.51M (S$1,513 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 0.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.51M

recent · 17 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,513 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,900

18 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

0.9%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2017.

3

What has recently sold at Apartment 8?

Key Takeaway

Apartment 8 has 17 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,511,285 in Dec 2017 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Dec 2017S$2,511,2851,518S$1,655 psf
Dec 2017S$3,017,3692,045S$1,475 psf
Dec 2017S$2,883,1021,905S$1,513 psf
Dec 2017S$2,701,2851,518S$1,780 psf
Dec 2017S$2,511,2851,518S$1,655 psf
Dec 2017S$2,511,2851,518S$1,655 psf
Dec 2017S$2,883,1021,905S$1,513 psf
Dec 2017S$2,511,2851,518S$1,655 psf
Feb 2012S$1,280,0001,518S$843 psf
Sept 2008S$948,0001,518S$625 psf
Feb 2008S$908,0001,518S$598 psf
Nov 2005S$590,0001,518S$389 psf

17 sales and 18 rentals on record since Mar 1998. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Apartment 8 rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Apartment 8 has risen 206% over the past 19 years (19982017), from S$540 psf to S$1,655 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2017S$1,655 psfS$2.51M8+176.8%
2008S$598 psfS$908k2+10.7%
1998S$540 psfS$820k2

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

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How many property agents are active around Apartment 8?

Key Takeaway

5,049 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 13 — where Apartment 8 sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

5,049

District 13 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

17,252

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 13across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

What bedroom types are available at Apartment 8?

Key Takeaway

Apartment 8 has 2 units listed for sale, spanning 2–3-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
2-bedroom1S$1.40M–S$1.40M
3-bedroom1S$1.66M–S$1.66M
7

Where is Apartment 8 and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Apartment 8 is located in Toa Payoh, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Apartment 8 is a freehold apartment completed in 1995. It was developed by OXLEY TOPAZ PTE LTD. The development has 8 residential units. It sits on a land area of 898 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,886 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.

APARTMENT 8 is located at 21 Meyappa Chettiar Road, Singapore 358461. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, Toa Payoh. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Potong Pasir MRT, approximately 216m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and St Michael'S Fc for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park and Main entrance.

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Who built Apartment 8 and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Apartment 8 was developed by OXLEY TOPAZ PTE LTD, with 8 units over up to 8 storeys.

Developer
OXLEY TOPAZ PTE LTD
Floors
8 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
898 sqm (9,666 sqft)
Gross floor area
1,886 sqm (20,301 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.10
9

How far is Apartment 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Apartment 8 is Potong Pasir MRT, about 216 m away (~3 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km107 m
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority244 m
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km479 m
  • Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km818 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km974 m
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 138 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 208 mPark: St Michael'S Fc · 529 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

10

What facilities does Apartment 8 have?

Key Takeaway

Apartment 8 has 2 facilities, including Basement car park, Main entrance.

Basement car parkMain entrance
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Apartment 8?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Apartment 8 (~S$2.51M) needs about S$18,383/mo in income and S$8,458/mo in repayments, after S$95,164 stamp duty and a S$628k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.51M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$95,164

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$628k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$8,458/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$18,383/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Apartment 8? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Apartment 8's own transactions.

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Is Apartment 8 a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Apartment 8 sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Apartment 8

How much does a unit at Apartment 8 cost?

Units at Apartment 8 have recently transacted around S$2.51M (S$1,513 psf), from 17 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Apartment 8?

For a unit around S$2.51M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$18,383/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$8,458/mo after a S$628k (25%) downpayment and S$95,164 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Apartment 8 a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 0.9%; median PSF has risen about 206% since 1998. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.

Are prices at Apartment 8 going up?

The median transacted PSF at Apartment 8 has risen about 206% between 1998 and 2017, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Apartment 8 freehold or leasehold?

Apartment 8 is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Apartment 8 built and who developed it?

Apartment 8 obtained TOP in 1995, developed by OXLEY TOPAZ PTE LTD, with 8 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at Apartment 8?

There are 2 units for sale at Apartment 8, from S$1.40M to S$1.66M.

What is the nearest MRT to Apartment 8?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Apartment 8 is Potong Pasir MRT, about 216 m away (~3 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Apartment 8?

St Andrew's School (Junior) is within 1 km of Apartment 8 — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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